Undergraduate Certificate in Victim Studies
The Undergraduate Certificate in Victim Studies provides students and professionals with an overview of victimology and victim services.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate in Victim Studies | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| VCST 3350 | Victimology | 3 |
| VCST 3351 | Victim Service Delivery | 3 |
| VCST 4351 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| VCST 4383 | Family Violence | 3 |
| VCST 4390 | Violence Against Women | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
This Undergraduate Certificate is not eligible to receive Title IV funding -- Direct Loans, Pell Grant, TEACH Grant, SEOG Grant, or Federal Work Study. Students enrolled in this program should explore alternative funding options and are encouraged to contact the financial aid office for assistance.
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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Victim Studies is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Assist victims in an empathetic and compassion way.
- Understand the victim experience.
- Be equipped to help victims through the criminal justice system.
